Nose Piercing Aftercare

Body piercing has been a trend for all for all
times. In spite of knowing that one may have to experience pain in
the process of doing so, one still goes for getting one’s body parts
pierced so as to enhance one’s beauty and trend a sportive and sexy
look. In certain societies such as the east and the tribals, it is
imperative for the fairer sex to get their body parts such as the
nose and ear pierced in order to assert their feminity. Not wearing
an earring or a stud is considered to be an embarrassment for women
in such societies.
After earlobe piercing, piercing of the nose is the most common form
of body piercing that has not only been restricted to the Indian,
African and South Pacific inhabitants but has also been taken up by
the westerners since a few decades and has become more of a style
statement for the youngsters of the modern era. Today, getting the
nose pierced is much more than a mere avant-garde fascination.

Types Of Nose Piercing
Nostril Piercing – It is a practice that is most commonly seen among
the Indians and the Nepalese. The women of these countries usually
prefer getting their nose pierced on the left side of their nose as
recommended by Aayurveda. This is because the left side is
considered to be associated with the reproductive organs of females.
The nose piercing procedure on the left hand side is supposed to
ease childbirth and relieve pain during menstruation.

Nasal Septum Piercing – The method of piercing of the nose on the
cartilaginous divide in between the nostrils is known as septum
piercing. People getting their nose pierced on this part of the nose
have to be careful not to get the cartilage pierced but to use the
sweet spot, i.e., gap between the cartilage and the bottom of the
nose for nose piercing.

Bridge or Earl Piercing – Piercing nose on its bridges through the
thin skin layer at the nose top and between the eyes is a piercing
practice less commonly seen. It is especially noticed among brave
men and women who like to experiment with new and adventurous things
in life and also have a daring attitude.

Nose Piercing Jewelry
Nose piercing jewellery is actually intended to keep the nose
piercing hole intact and there are various types of nose piercings
available. Nose piercing rings and studs are the two most common
types of nose piercings that can be seen being sported by both
sexes. The ring is in fact screwed in through the pierced side of
the nose and is twisted from within so as to prevent it from harming
the inner part of the nose. And nose piercing studs are designed to
be held in a particular place by the help of a ring or a screw. Both
of these types of nose piercings are not only comfortable to wear
but also have a great appeal to others.

Nostril piercing jewellery is supposed to be light which shall help
in the fast healing of the wound. Only after the healing of the
wound can one sport large and heavy nose rings or studs. For
example, Indian nose piercings are associated with initially light
and small sized rings but after the wound gets healed, the nose is
heavily adorned with ornamentation.

In case of septum piercing, captive bead rings, circular barbells, a
circular bar, a tusk with pinchers, are the most preferred jewellery
pieces. For nose piercing large gauge septums, plugs are usually
worn as they are lighter to carry. A U-shaped nose piercing retainer
is also available which is used by school and college goers where
such ornaments are not permitted to be worn. They are easy to hide
nose piercings and can be worn in and out as necessary. These
retainers also serve as fake nose piercing.

Bridge or earl piercings require one to adore curved and straight
barbells or seamless rings. However in all the cases, fresh nose
piercings must be made up of stainless steel, gold and silver which
are of good quality. This is because any compromise on the quality
of the piercings or jewelry might lead to severe nose piercing
infections. Diamond nose piercing is also preferred by many
especially the affluent class.

Nose Piercing Pain – Do Nose Piercing Hurt?
If you want to know if it does hurt getting nose pierced, you must
be made aware of the fact that as many tiny nerves run through the
nose it may pain and even bleed while the nose is being pierced. At
the same time, instead of using a sterilized needle, if one uses a
nose piercing gun it is likely to cause more pain and is usually not
used for nose piercing as it may prove harmful for the nose.
Besides, nose piercing infections may also cause pain and bleeding
which may actually be triggered by unclean and unhygienic methods of
nose piercing. Nose piercing jewelry of a poor quality and improper
size may also be the reason behind nose piercing pain.

Nose Piercing Infection Symptoms
The redness and swelling of the skin is quite natural to occur in
case of nose piercing. Nose piercing pain on the pierced area is
also bound to occur but is of a temporary nature and reduces with
the healing of the wound. However, if the painful and inflammatory
condition aggravates accompanied with the discharge of pus from the
pierced nose tissue due to a number of factors, it amounts to nose
piercing infections. The pus is usually yellow or green in color and
is also smelly in nature. It also includes nose piercing bleeding as
an indication for infection of the same.

Causes of Nose Piercing Infection
The infection of the nose while it has been pierced can be caused by
a number of reasons such as the entry of pathogens, namely, bacteria
and fungi into the freshly pierced part of the nose. It can also be
triggered in case of one wearing very tight jewelry or having been
undergone nose piercing with the help of a nose piercing gun. It may
lead to nose piercing staph infection. The improper and unhygienic
ways of using the nose piercing gun with non-sterilized nose
piercing needles may lead to the transmission of even deadly
diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C. Besides, unhygienic ways of
living may also be the reason behind nose piercing infections.

Nose Piercing Healing
The time taken for nose piercing healing may extend from 15 days to
over a month depending on the care and the aftercare measures that
needs to be followed after getting your nose pierced. The nose
piercing healing time is actually extended in case of the occurrence
of nose piercing infections or other complications associated with
it. However, if one sincerely abides by the nose piercing care
instructions that have been given above, it would ensure the fast
healing of the pierced area without causing much pain and agony.

Nose Piercing Aftercare and Care
The pierced area must be thoroughly but lightly cleaned everyday for
at least twice a day with sterile cotton swabs dipped in lukewarm
water. But infected nose piercings can be treated only with the help
of antiseptic soaps or lotions.

One must also remove any crusty formation on the nose piercing ring
with the help of cotton swabs.

One needs to be careful while taking a bath as any kind of ignorance
may hurt the infected wound and cause the pierced area to bleed and
pain.

Strong substances such as tea tree oil, alcohol, betadine, hydrogen
peroxide and methylated spirits must not be used on the pierced or
infected area as it may promote the development of nose piercing
scars or lumps. It may lead to a burning sensation and cause great
irritation on the affected area.

Salt Water Soaks
Salt water soaks are necessary after a body piercing session.
Cleaning a recently perforated area helps keep it safe from dirt and
germs and prevents bacterial infection.

Add a tsp of sea salt into a glass containing 8 ounces of water. Mix
this thoroughly. Soak a small cotton ball or Q-tip with a little of
the solution and apply it to the pierced area. Throw the pad away
and repeat the process with a new one. Continue this for 5-6
minutes. The session should be carried out twice daily till a month
or two after the piercing session.

As you now know the risks and dangers associated with this kind of
piercing, you must take the decision of getting this piercing done
very carefully. Also, if you get the piercing done and observe any
signs of infection or excessive bleeding, consulting your doctor or
piercer immediately can save you from facing any kind of
complications.

Avoid Injuries
Cheek Piercing care also involves avoiding trauma to the
just-pierced region. Take good care of the area and avoid injuring
it during sports activities. It can aggravate the wound and lead to
problems like migration, rejection and infection.